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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,312.96, 588,311.88 and 235,326.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,312.96, 588,311.88 and 235,326.36 is: 324,750.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,312.96 : 588,311.88 = 235,326.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,312.96/588,311.88 = 235,326.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,312.96x = 588,311.88 × 235,326.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,312.96x = 138,445,293,265.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,445,293,265.16/426,312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,750.37

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